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July 1, 2015
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Making the Right List

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We all have characteristics that we want out of a lover, ranging from “symmetrical breasts” to “never uses baby talk” to “calls his mom frequently” As we grow, the list usually evolves with us. Maybe it gets shorter, maybe it gets longer, maybe for a while it disappears and Continue reading →

June 17, 2015
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(Secretly) Date on the Cheap

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It’s a real turn-off for me when a guy strolls in wearing jean shorts and a neck beard. He should look the best version of his authentic self – unless his authentic self has a neck beard. For my part, it’s important for me to not Continue reading →

June 3, 2015
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Partnered Online Daters Sound Off – Part 2

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Sometimes dating can feel like a hamster wheel of failure. Other times you fall in love with a guy who moves in on a first date! Enjoy part two of our series of interviews with partnered online daters. Do you ever feel any embarrassment over Continue reading →

May 27, 2015
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Partnered Online Daters Sound Off – Part 1

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The news is good, people! The stigma of online dating has mostly disappeared and more and more people are meeting their significant others online. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, we take a look at some folks who’ve found lasting love among the 0’s and 1’s. Continue reading →

May 13, 2015
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Why Bother With New?

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Your author, exhausted from picking out a new username. My sister and I are both online daters. I talked to her recently about trying a new site, and she reacted with the deep, exhausted sigh of a woman considering switching religions for a third time. Continue reading →

April 15, 2015
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5 Online Daters Sound Off – Part 1

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We know that being single can sometimes feel lonely, but trust us, you’re definitely not alone. Over 41 million people in the U.S. have tried online dating. We spoke to five of them to see how they’re currently feeling about the world wide web of dating. Continue reading →

April 8, 2015
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Those Who Sweat Together Stay Together

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With summer being just around the corner I thought a good date would be something active, something to promote getting in shape, and something new. I know, “let’s try hot yoga!” If you’ve never done hot yoga, let me just tell you, it’s got “hot” Continue reading →

January 29, 2015
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The Dos and Don’ts of Cutting Ties After An Awkward First Date

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Date one is in the books! And it was . . . not so great. But how should you cut ties with the person you just shared a few hours of awkward small talk and sudsy brews with? Keep your head up, tiger, we’ve all been Continue reading →

May 1, 2014
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Date One

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He gives me a blow by blow while I wait: “might be like 10 min late or so,” and “taking the ACW from 42nd to 14th,” and “2 blocks away.” He is 20 minutes late by the time he makes an appearance. Cute, I think. Continue reading →

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